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  1. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    I just measured again, I still get 0.034" difference to ogive.
  2. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    Thanks for all the responses... keep 'em coming. I appreciate the comments so far, but I'm still curious if it is acceptable to have ~0.220" grip on a 0.264" bullet? I understand that I can start working the other direction and jump bullets a looong way. I am just curious for now if <1...
  3. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    Yes, I've tried a wide range of charges with RL-22, IMR 4831 and IMR 4350. IMR 4350 seems to be the best so far, but still not very satisfying groups.
  4. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    Yes, I've tried a wide range of charges with RL-22, IMR 4831 and IMR 4350. IMR 4350 seems to be the best so far, but still not very satisfying groups.
  5. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    The VLD is 0.032" longer from base to ogive than the Hybrid from my measurement. Either way, the freebore is still too long to touch the lands without having less than 1 full diameter of bullet grip.
  6. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    Unfortunately, no. Any bullet that I can find >142 gr is essentially a round nose bullet with poor BC, similar to waht was used in the original 6.5x55 Swedish Mausers.
  7. TeaRex

    Too much freebore? Need help.

    I recently had a 6.5x55 built and did not specify the a freebore / throat length I wanted, but I let the builder know that I was planning on shooting Berger 140 Hybrids / VLDs.... very long bullets. Despite that 6.5 bullets are IMPOSSIBLE to find right now, I think that I have an issue with...
  8. TeaRex

    6.5x55 OCW - IMR 4831 and 4350 Berger 140 Hybrid

    Hello All, Just got back from the range with my first attempt at an Optimal Charge Weight test on my new 6.5x55 Swede! Specs: Remington 700 LA, blueprinted 24" Bartlein Med Palma 1:8 twist (round count = 40 at beginning of test) Berger 140 Hybrid 2.473 coal to ogive (0.010" jump) New...
  9. TeaRex

    Reloading article on NPR

    NPR posted an article a few days ago on reloading... interesting that a topic like his gets ANY attention at all from a news source. Maybe one day the author will figure out the difference between "bullets" and "cartridges". With Bullets Scarce, More Shooters Make Their Own : NPR
  10. TeaRex

    .260 build

    I recently went through a similar decision and decided to go,with a new 6.5x55 build. The rifle is still at the gunsmith, and I just got my brass in recently... Havent had a chance to confirm that it fits an AICS 300wm magazine yet..
  11. TeaRex

    New Lapua brass - need to do anything before firing?

    Thanks to everyone for their responss, and happy 4th! It looks like the consensus was to size the necks, just to make sure the tension is consistent and not too high. Ive got 200 pieces, so that would be a little bit too much plinking for nothing. So, what is the difference between the...
  12. TeaRex

    New Lapua brass - need to do anything before firing?

    Hey, I have a 6.5x55 build on the way and just got my reloading components and dies today (forster bump die and micrometer seater). I am going to be using new, unfired Lapua brass. I have heard some people say that I need to use an expander mandrel (which I don't have) on the necks first...
  13. TeaRex

    Overpressure sign?

    Thanks for all the responses. No marks on the bolt face or heavy bolt lift. I have been trying to get some H4350 or Varget, just like every other reloader in the world. So far, I'm stuck with IMR 4064, unless you guys can help me find some 4350/varget. I've been checking 3rd gen shooting...
  14. TeaRex

    Overpressure sign?

    Yep, it was about 95 out last weekend, probably 20-30 degrees warmer.
  15. TeaRex

    Overpressure sign?

    I'm new to reloading - 500 rounds in so far. I have been loading exclusively for my Remington 700 SPS 30-06 with a set of Lee neck sizing dies, loading 50.6gr of IMR 4064 into Fed brass bedinh 168 gr Hornady Match BTHP bullets. I weight every load individually on a scale, so I am confident in...
  16. TeaRex

    Remington 700 Crown Damage

    Here you go - freshly re-crowned. I haven't taken it back out to the range yet...
  17. TeaRex

    Remington 700 Crown Damage

    Wow- I just went through the exact same thing. I ordered the AAC-SD for my awesome wife from Buds, and took it home from the FFL without inspecting the crown, only to realize later that it had a big ding in it. I called Buds, and they said they couldn't help me after i accepted delivery. I...
  18. TeaRex

    Not satisfied with my Remington 700's group size...

    Thanks for all the responses. Here's a pic of the rifle. It has the AICS 2.0 stock, NF scope with Larue 104 mounts. I've let a few other people shoot the rifle, and I've never seen anyone get groups much better than mine. But I've also never handed anyone the rifle and said "shoot a few groups...
  19. TeaRex

    Not satisfied with my Remington 700's group size...

    I've been shooting frequently for several years now with the same rifle - a Remington 700 SPS 30-06 24". Over the past 3 years, I have tried many things, but I have never been able to get the rifle to group better than 1.5-2.0" at 100 yards. I have spent a lot of money on upgrades and ammo...
  20. TeaRex

    Anyone with an AICS in Houston?

    I live down in Friendswood.
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